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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.

An attempt was made to rob Mayor
Pfau's house early Saturday morning and
also that of Chas. Marsh. The robbers
obtained an entrance to the Mayors
house by removing screen from win.
dow. The Mayors children were awak,
ened about three O'Clock and, looking
out of the window, saw two men stand.
ing near one of the doors. They in.
formed their father who went to the
door where he was told they were stand.
ing, but they had disappeared in the
darkness. Both the front and rear doom
were found TO be open. Nothing is miss
ing and the theory Is that they were dis.
covered before they had time to take
anything.
Mr.. Marsh's house was entered in the
same way, but the hired girl heard them
and frightened them away before they
could ply their vocation. 1t is evident
that these attempts at entering houses
will not cease until one or more of the
villianous miscreants is laid out with a
dose of cold lead. The sooner some one
treats them to such dose the better.
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nnsoLurloNs or ooNpolENcn.

Mankato Lodge, No. SO, Knights Of
Pythias, at its meeting last evening
adopted the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, This lodge has heard with
sincere regret and profound sorrow, the
announcement of the sudden death oil
Master Henry Hamilton, son of our
esteemed and dearly beloved Brother,
Henry M. Hamilton, be it therefore
ResotUed, That this Lodge, as a mark OF
respect for our worthy Brother, p. G.
Henry Nj. Hamilton, in his hour of be-
reavement, and as an earnest of the sor-
row we feel for himself and family, do
now close business and adjourn.
Resolved, That the Chancellor Com
mander direct that these resolutions be
spread upon the records of this Lodge,
and cause a copy of the same to be en-
crossed and presented to our Brother P.
c. and family.
These resolutions were beautifully en-
crossed and were presented to Mr..
Hamilton this afternoon by committee
consisting of Messrs. L. P. Hunt, W. B..
Davies and Chas. Wise. 1t formed a
most fitting testimonial of the deep
sympathy which the members of the
Lodge feel for their afflicted brother.
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DEATH OF REV. RICHARD DAVIS

Rev. Richard Davis, died at his resi-
dence in this city Sunday afternoon,
at $50 O'Clock. He has been troubled
for several years with chronic bronchial
difficulty, and has been a great sufferer.
He was born in Wales eighty-two years,
six months and twenty-one days ago,
and came to this country in 1887, first
taking up his residence in Ohio. He
came to this county in 1866, and has lived
in the county and city ever since. He
was a minister of the Presbyterian
church, but for number of years past
has been on the retired list. About
thirty-two years ago he lost his wife al
South Bend by fire. His second wife
survives him. He leaves no children.
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MoRE auRoLARIEs ArrEMPrEp.

Il
Several unsuccessful attempts 81 burg
larry were made early Monday morning
Mr.. L. Patterson's house, corner BroaC
and Liberty streets. was entered by way
of the bay window. Nothing was taken
however, except q spring overcoat
$500 worth of valuables were In plain
sight but no attempt was made TO dis,
turb anything else. Mr.. Patterson was
not aware of the burglary until thii
morning. 1t is evident that the robbeI
thought that Mr.. Patterson was at Lake
Madison with his family, but he had re.
turned last evening.
About 8 Ia. m. burglar entered DR..
Harrington's yard and was about to
make an attempt at efEecting an en-
trance into his house when Officer Jones
appeared on the scene. The miscreant,
on seeing the officer, ran through the
alley towards the south. The officer
pursued him and ordered him 10 halt,
and on his refusal. fired at him without
effect. The overcoat which was taken
from Mr.. Patterson's house was found
under DR.. Harrington's window where
the robber had abandoned it in his
hasty fight. The mans hat fell off
while he was running, and is now in
possession of the authorities.
Mr.. w. NJ. Farr heard the fellows
about his premises, as did also Mrs.
Gates, who was alone and badly fright
ened.
An attempt was made TO enter Mr..
NJ. G. Wizards residence. A wire
screen was cut but could not be removed
rs the catch was SO rusted. They did
nothing further there.
Mrs. s. d. Parsons saw man looking
through the blinds at her house in the
night and, arising. asked him what he
wanted. but he ran away without an
'wering. Some other parties received
cares during the night. 1t was notica-
DE that the dogs in that part of the city
n which the depredations were commit
ed kept up continual barking during
large portion of the night. The
authorities are certain that the thieves
re home talent. 1t is evident that
here Is regular gang organized for
of plumber, and the most re-
ret occasioned by last nights occur
ence is that Officer Jones' aim was not
more sure.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29

- The Palace Barber shop has removed
to Klein's building, next door to his fur
niture store, where fine tonsorial rooms
are being fitted up. Son water baths
are being put in, and everything win BE-
fixed up in metropolitan shape.
Mr.. ii. Jorgensen was passing
around the cigars this morning, on &C
count of the advent TO his home of a
baby girl. Mr.. and Mrs. Jorgenson lost
two of their little girls last winter, and
feel that the new one fills Ia vacant place,
San Diego, CAL, is expanding $780,
600 the present season for system OF
sewerage. That city has population
of II, 200. and is thus seen to be but a
tritie larger than Mankato. !, If San
Diego can spend 500, 900, certainly it Is
strange il Mankato cannot put up $l5,-
600.
Robert Stocker, who graduated first
in his class at Annapolis last month, is
stationed on the new cruiser Boston"
which lies nearly completed in the New
York navy yard. Only those who stood
the very highest were detailed for duty
on the new vessels. :
We are pleased to announce the re-
turn Of DR., F. d. Brandenburg to our
city. He has been at DesMoines for sew
ersl weeks, where he was to have taken
charge of the practice of professional
friend during his absence in Europe, but
owing to the protracted illness of his
father, the trip has been indefinitely
DR.. Brandenburg can be
found at his old Office, opposite the Man.
kato House, at all hours of the day and
night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29
tFrom Monday.s paily Free press.l

"A marriage license was to-day grant
ed to George w. Simmonds and Martha
Catrell.
Work was resumed to-day on the
court house and things have a lively
aspect in that vicinity.
MIR. N. P. Lee has placed tele-
phone in his hack barn and is nicely
settled there. Orders sent by telephone
win reach him.
The excursion to Lake Madison yes
terday was great success, all the cars
being crowded. The cool air at the lake
was very enjoyable.
The machinery display this year will
pc almost double that of last at the Min.
neapolis Exposition, while the art exhi.
bit win surpass that of anything ever
opened west Of PhiIsdelphia.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29
Tha Color Line prawn.

ATLANTA, Ga, July 27.-The Educa
tional Committee of the House and
Senate, in joint session last evening re
ported in favor Of the Glen bill, which
makes it penalty for any teacher t
teach white child in colored schools o.
q colored child in white schools, the
schools being kept separate by consti
tutional law. It's passage is accepted n
the fixed policy Of the State.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29
SOLDIERS IN A FIGHT.
The Sham Battle Between Three
Thousand q. A. r. Veterans at
The State Fair Grounds.

Arrangements have all been made for
the grandest sham battle ever seen in
this country, to take place on the State
Fair grounds on Saturday, September
18th, the last day of the fair.
Over three thousand old soldiers win
live in camp outside the grounds during
the fair, and take part in the battle on
the last day. Breastworks viii be thrown
up, and there will be several full bat
teries beside stand of over three thou
sand small arms.
Several state militia companies will
take part in the battle and 1t win be the
grandest sight ever witnessed 'nnce the
Wah.''
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29

TIM Supreme Court has decided that
the law for removal of county seats Is
unconstitutional and void. The effect
Of this decision will be, that all removals
made under the law Of 1885 are void.
This confirms the views held by Lind
and Hagberg, New Ulm, attorneys for
the village of Currie in the Murray coun-
ty seat removal case.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29
BuckIen,s Arnica SaIxe.

The best Salve in the world fer Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Self Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup
tons. and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale by j
r. Jones.
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From Wednesdays DAILY FREE PRESS

From Wednesdays DAILY FREE PREss.l
"A marriage license was yesterday is
sued to John Moe and Annie Hynie.
Major Ponds Wandering Stars are
booked for the Opera House for Tuesday
night, Aug. I'd.
The Ladies Relief Society will meet
with Mrs. w. B. Craig on Monday, Aug
ust LIST, at 8 p. m.
There are at present but three
men confined in the county Jail. This is
a good showing for a county of this size.
Mr.. John c. Noe reports the sale for
William M. Pratt to John r. Beatty OF
lots 6, and 8, block 8, Waite & Roelof-
sons addition, for 81 900.
I'm the case of the will of Chas. Wa
gen, ST., in the Probate Court, the wife,
Catherine, and two children, George
and Herman, have appealed from pro.
bate. The case goes to the District
Court.
An attempt was made to break into
the house of q Mr.. Mullen, situated neal
M. B. Haynes residence, late last night
Mrs. Mullen heard the noise and awoke
her husband who saw two men stand
ing in the yard and ordered them IL
leave.
Mr.. ]. T. Lenfesty reports the sale
for Ed. Weise to Herbert Phelps of foul
acres of lott sec IL, 108-27, for $3.50
Also the sale for Geo. Blake to Chris
Olson of lot IL, block 1853, West Man
kato, for $175. Also the sale to E. G
Warner of block 2, Lake View addition
for 81 500.
-sBids on Mr.. 7. o. Jones' residence
have been received as follows: G
Clark &,775, VIM. Funk 3,400, G
Wampler $S,245, T. Hughes 5000, G
Keysor $2,937, B. Elmendorf 81 ,875, NJ
Morris g, 595. The contract was let h
Mr. Morris and ground will be broker
tomorrow. The house is to be con
structed on the old Barr place, on tn
lot north of the one on which DR.. Fris
bie's house is located. It will be tasty
house, brick veneered with stone trim
mings. Mr.. Gerlach is the architect.
"A license to wed was this Afternoon
granted to Charles Hollevoet and Vir
ginia De Veamingle. They should b
permitted to live together in harmony.
There is general sentiment in IA
vor Of submitting the water bonds to
vote at the next spring election. Shout,
the council agree on system, there
not the least doubt but what the bond
will be voted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29
Neutrality-suspicious. deeds. ). SIC, As
Come 70 r.. the bridal :.. chamber, DEATH sssI

For the first time. her first-born'e breath,
And thou are terriblel
The untimely death which annually
carries off thousands of human beings in
the prime of youth, is indeed terrible.
The first approach of consumption Is in.
sidious, and the sufferer himself Is the
most unconscious of its approach. One
of the most alarming symptoms of thin
dread disease is. In fact, the ineradicable
hope, which turks in the heart of the
victim, preventing him from taking time.
ly steps to arrest the malady. That II
can be arrested in Its earlier stages i
beyond question, as there are hundreds
of well-authenticated cases where DR.
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery has
effected complete cure,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29
"a Trlai hv Inru

That great American jury, the people,
have rendered unanimous verdict in
favor of DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative
Pellets, the standard remedy for bowel
and stomach disorders, biliousness, sick
headache, dizziness, constipation and
sluggish liver.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29
Shirts to Order.

/ have just secured the exclusive right
to use the most approved method fol
cutting and manufacturing Shirts, and
am now prepared to receive orders.
Everything guaranteed first-class, and
prices reasonable.
29tf ]. G. HANSEN,
Merchant Tailor. near City Hotel.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29

There is a deficiency of about $500
which must be made up. The report
was accepted.
The LeSueur river as source for
water supply was discussed.
After some other unimportant discus
sion the Board adjourned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29
Pasture Land.

The Undersigned has just completed the
the choicest kind and can take 100 head of cat
tie and horses, assuring them abundant feed
until November. Water supply, the LIE SueuI
river, running through the tract for half q
mile. For colts and horses, q field securely
fenced with boards. Price only $500 for cattle
and S26e for horses for the entire season
Apply to Chas. Soaring, or H. Schindle on the
premises, ~ miles southeast Of the city, or &c
EDWARD SEALING.
Mankato, June 10th. So
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29
TAX LEVY ADOPTED.

The county commissioners, who have
been in session since Monday morning,
adjourned this afternoon until Sept. 20.
Very little business was transacted be-
sides the regular routine. A tax levy
for the ensuing year was formulated, as
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29

large rooms for rent, with or without
stabling. Also q new room house and
lot for sale, located on corner Elm and
Second streets. Inquire of B. Bangerter's
shoe store.
51tf JOHN III. SCHMIDT.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29
Americas Pride.

True American men and women, by
reason Of their strong constitutions,
beautiful forms, rich complions and
characteristic energy, are envied by all
nations. 1t is the general use of DR..
Harter's Iron Tonic which brings about
| these results.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29

T. Grady, successor to Carl Dice.
has new. advertisement in to-day's
FREE Press. 1t will repay perusal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29

Andrews, WE Olsen, Mr. John
Ben1aman, Q Olson, Andrew
Boyington, Mrs De Otis, J
Buttimer, Mr. r H Parish, EN-
Christofensen, MrT Ronning, liver
Dannenbeck, N-2 SandQuist. Mr. II
Danier, w F2 Schaub Miss Mapdalint
Davis, w Smith, Mr. George
Dobson, DR. A Sturainer, Mr. John
haliand, John III Sunday, Miss Amelia
Jesse, Mr. Gustav Schwehn, Miss
Mayre, Thomas, Mr. G G
Laird, MT Dallas White, Mrs Fl r
Mayer, John Wilcox, Mr. Frank
N1sDitt, Wilson, Charlie
Nelson, Mrs John Quinn, Miss Mamie
In calling for the above letters please say
advertised" and give date of this list Let
ters remaining unclaimed at the expiration Of
30 days from this date viii be sent to the Deat
Letter ONCE.
JAMES CANNON, Pm.
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LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining uncalIed for at tn,
postofiice at Mankato, Minnesota for the WeeI
ending Friday, July 90, 1887.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29
Minneapolis s st. Louis Railway

Mlnhcapohs - Ste Louis HAfliNaS.
CANNON VALLEY)
Depart. Arrive
Chicago, Kansas City,
Buriington, Cedar Rap
ids, DesMoineS, ST. Paul
Minneapolis, Passenger u 90 4. IN. '':oS D. m
81. Louis, Kansas City,
81. Paul, Minneapolis,
Redwing, Faribault,
Northfeld, Passenger, 800 p m 'lS;4O AN
ReSiwing, WaIerYille,
Cannon Falls, Accom-. sosUo a. M sS'eo pm
Madison Lake Passenger, $3.50 a. m. 1905 pun.
sDaily except Sunday. SUNDAY only.
F. F. POWERS, Agent.
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Walking advertisements for DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy are the thousands 1t
has cured.
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jersey Cow an

Jersey Cow and Calf For Sale.
A new mich three fourths Jersey COW
with calf for sale. Inquire of
off VIM. III. Hogson.
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Chicavo Hnwaukse q st. Paul
ohieago& Northwestern
wINoNA 4 ST, PETER.

wINoNA ST. PETER.
Going East Depart. Arrive
sLa Crosse Milwaukee s.
Chicago Day Express E. 10 AIN. lls4Sa- m.
fla Crosse Milwaukee
Chicago Night Express. &c. IL :OOp.m. l:Sop.m.
Going West
sRedWOod Falls, Tracy i
Huron Day Passenger 4:OOp.m. ]:Sopm.
Redwood Falls, Water
town, Aberdeen &Pterre
Through Express s:SSa-m. SsUoa m.
st. Peter, New Ulm and
Tracy Accommodation s:uOa.m. lo:2ua.m.
.DaiIy. Except Sunday.
+DaiIy No Sunday train to Redwood Fails.
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The Palace Restaurant has opened its
elegant Ice Cream Parlors; Mr.. Heinze
is always along with the season. Al
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-29
Fox Hounds For Sal,
Summer Excursions,

Six full-blooded fox-hound pups, for
sale by 7. E. JEFFERSON.
p. o. Mankato. Belgrade, MINI.
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To Famers

Ice Cream and Soda Water at the Pal.
ace Restaurant. Al
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Also one mill tax, known as local mill tax;
also one mill tax known as State school tax
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The Register of Deeds reports the fol-
lowing real estate transfers for the week
ending to-day:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-06-24

One OF the most notable and pleasant
features connected with the Wash-Jeti
commencement exercises at Little Wash.
lngton this week, was the Alumni dinner.
served by the good housewives oi
that Shoapitable town at the con.
clusion of the commencement ex.
ercises on Wednesday. The dinner
was served at the college and over $50 OF
the alumni Sat down to the tables.
In the absence of Gov. Beaver, President
Of the Alumni Association, Rev.
Or. D. A. Cunningham, Of Wheel.
ing, the Vice President, 3 presided.
Alter dinner speechaB were made bv
Rev. DR.. Mottit, Presldent OF the col.
lege; Rev. MIR. Hill, Blairsyille, o. Rev.
Mr.. Milligan, Cha plain Of the Riy.r.
side Penitentiary; Gen. Bingham, phila-
delphia; Rsys. !. N. Hayes and Il. 4. Nc
Clelland, D.D., Of Pittsburgh; Prof. Nc.
Cook, Of Trinity college, Conn; Rev, Mr..
Ledyard, OF steubenville, Ohio;. Rev.
w. .. s.[knight, Carthage, Mo. Rev. Gal.
vim McClintock, Drs. Jackson and JefIers
Mr. Simmons, a prominent member Of the
st. Louis bar; Prof. Schmitz, OF the col.
lego faculty, and others. Hi .,7Pl5 4
The following officers wero elected by
the alumni association: Prehident, CIV.
e!nor Beaver; Vice President, DR., Cun.
nlngham, Wheeling; Recording Secretary,
heV, Mr. Barnett, Washington; CORES.
ponding Secretary, James Bro wnson, ir,,
Etsq, Washington Treasurer, a. M. Todd
Eeq., Washington; Neurological Secretary
Rev. James b. nowden, Washington, X
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-06-24
YOUTHFUL OIL sPECULAToR
Rolls up n Fortune, Loses II, Ilegins owe,
W. Again and Fails for Bil, NsfFl'fg

CLEVELAND, June 2s.-A Leader special
from Oil City, Pa. says: In the Oil Ex.
change to-day Mike Heating failed for $il,
Keating Is but q years old. Early in
the summer Of 1852, young Heating,
then 10 years old was a messenger
In tho Western Union telegraph office In
this city. It was we'll known in OIL CITY
attho time that he epeculated In email
way In oil through another party, he not
being old enough to become member OF
tho Exchange. 1t is said he interpreted
cipher dispatches Of come Of the
heavy operators and speculst.
cd on the knowledge ) thus
gained. At all eyenta he rolled up a ior.
tunnel Of 100000 that summer, and he
still under twenty years. He took g
pleasures trip TO Cleveland, Chicago,
and other cities, leaving most OF
his fortune In the hands Of q friend to
speculate for him. The friend operating
on his own judgment and at the same
time doing what he thought best, for the
boy played the bull side Of the market
and lost. Mike returned to Oil City
almost penniless. At tho age of q, he
became member OF the Exchange and
has ever since carried on the brokerage
business. He says he will make up his
failure OF S4l and begin over again. ~"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-06-24
AMINE5DISASTER A
IN TILE PENNSYLVANIA REGIONS.
Four Persons Meet q Terrible Death ana
Three Otiiershre so Dadly Injured thnt
they beg to be Shot TO End Their
.tgl Sufierings..pitiabls Scenes,

WllxEsBARRR, Pa, June 2S.-Great ex.
element prevailed at Nanticoke this
morning when the news OF an accident at
No. 4 slope Of the suHquehanna Coal
Company reached the people living in
houses adjacent to the scene Of the diass.
tor. For several hours nothing definite
could be learned and the most alarming
rumors were stloat as to the extent OF tho
disaster, but later 1t was ascertained that
three miners had been killed instantly.
ono fatally injured, and several men and
boys seriously. 4l' 51I0'#TS|- |-'-'"->'
y Mine inspector Williams was telegraph.
ed Tor, and then General superintendent
Morgan, and a rescuing party, entered
the pit and brought out the victims OF the
disaster. The names OF the killed arc:
john McMadaman, miner, aged 40 yeayp,
leaves wife and three small children:
James Kelley, miner, aged q years, sin.
gle; Lofty Vinoskia, laborer, aged %
years, single. i!Hf565l7' - h N.
The injured are: Norman Thomnp.
badly burned; Joaeph Lssseps, aged Is
years, driver boy; Barney Lezkoski,
aged II years. driver boy; John LIZ.
koski, aged 10 years, a door tender. 'G1
Joseph Lesseps has since died, and the
others are unconscious and liable to die at
any moment. {f9 Sow
1t Ia now believed by those at work Ia
the mine at the time Of the accident that
the gas was set on fire by powder oxplo.
sion. as several kegs Of powder are miss-
ing from the atorehouse. 15a.l1
The explosion was the result OF careless-
ness on the part OF one Of the miners. He
entered an abandoned chamber, whero
considerable gas had generated, Carrying
an exposed light. The light coming in
contact with the gas caused the explosion.
The force Of the explosion was terrific and
shook the whole mine. Tho men nearess
the spot were hurled to the ground. Two
OF them were crushed into an unrecogniz.
able mass. The sufferings OF the injured
arc terrible and some Of them have begged
that they be killed. Tho scene arouad
the mouth Of the slope is pi.iable. i7l